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Your vehicleHome›GMC›Terrain›2026› Elevation
2026 GMC Terrain

Elevation FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter300 mm
Front brake typeVented Disc
Rear brake diameter288 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row63.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row29.8 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.7 in
Overall height66.1 in
Overall length181 in
Overall width74.5 in
Wheelbase107.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
Valve configurationDual overhead camshafts; four valves/cylinder

Engine Output

Horsepower175 hp
Torque184 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)26 mpg
MPG (combined)27 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity14.8 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40 in
Second-row headroom39.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom40.6 in
Second-row legroom39.2 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57.7 in
Second-row shoulder room55.7 in

Steering

Steering typeDual pinion rack electric power steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18.6 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMcPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeFour-link Independent

Tires

Tire size17 AWT

Transmission

Final drive ratio5.8
Transmission typecvt

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3446 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3446 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4630 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety1 std · 0 opt

  • Four Wheel Disc with E-boost ABS/ESC

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

  • All Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • 1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine, 175 hp [131.3 kW] @ 5800 rpm (AWD), 8-speed automatic

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

  • Dual pinion rack electric power steering
  • Four-link Independent rear suspension

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Terrain. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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